Kscope17 Events

Daily Events

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Kscope is the only conference to give you an entire day of learning at no additional cost. Sunday Symposiums are all about you getting the extra time with Oracle experts, product managers, and development leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to kick your week off with incredible content. Sunday Symposiums include APEX, BI, EPM, and Database.

The Dodeca Symposium at ODTUG Kscope17 is packed with technical product information along with real world case studies presented by Dodeca customers. This informative symposium kicks off with an overview of key features and capabilities that distinguish the Dodeca Spreadsheet Management System as a unique product with a proven track record and highly satisfied customers. Tim Tow and the Applied OLAP development team will present insider information about recently introduced features along with technical details of the short and long-term roadmap. Industry leading companies including The Kroger Company, Wells Fargo, Danone, St. Jude Medical (Abbott), Williams, and LinkedIn will present case studies showing how they use Dodeca Spreadsheet Management System to provide critical business intelligence and planning solutions to a broad range of users. Whether you are an existing Dodeca customer, considering the product, or just curious about why our customers are so enthusiastic about their successful Dodeca implementations, this symposium will be of interest and benefit to you. Visit http://appliedolap.com/kscope17 for more information.

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Sunday Kids' Labs | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Larkspur

This year at ODTUG Kscope17, we’ll be hosting our first ever Sunday Kids' Labs! Three age-specific sessions will be held in Larkspur for 4-7, 8-11, and 12+ year-olds with fun and educational labs developed for a group of young coders in Atlanta, GA known as “The Vine City Code Crew.” The 4 to 7 and 8 to 11 year-old classes will last one hour, while the 12 and above class will last 1.5 hours. Adult volunteers are also needed for each session.

The youngest aspiring coders will learn a bit about how to make a very simple computer game or animation in a programming tool called Scratch. The older coders will write a little Python program to make big magic happen within a Minecraft world! The labs will all be powered on a simple, tiny computer device known as a Raspberry Pi – a mini computer that’s small enough to fit in a paper cup. Sound like fun!?

The Vine City Code Crew hopes to encourage and inspire kids to pursue continuing education in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and give them a picture of what it might look like to have a rewarding and prosperous career in a technology field! For more information on the Vine City Code Crew, visit www.vinecitycodecrew.org. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

Red Pill Analytics will gather real time data using beacon technology during ODTUG Kscope17 and visualize it for conference attendees. We will answer questions like: Which sessions are best attended? Which location is the busiest? How many sessions are people attending? Analytics will be on display throughout the conference venue. Visit us near registration and at displays near session rooms in the Grand Oaks Foyer and Wildflower Hallway as we dial you into the fun with live polling. All we're offering is the truth. Nothing more.

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Newcomers' Orientation | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Bluebonnet/Dogwood

New to ODTUG? New to ODTUG Kscope? Come for a short meeting and get some ideas on how to maximize the week AND your investment in the conference and user group. Meet other newbies and expand your network of peers. Meet the members of ODTUG's Leadership Program, and hear from the future of the organization. Hear from former presidents and the current president of the ODTUG Board of Directors. Get some pointers of what to include on YOUR schedule for ODTUG Kscope17 in San Antonio. Expand your circle of friends!

Ambassador Meeting | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Larkspur

We will have a special Ambassador Welcome Session at 4:30 PM, where we will answer all your questions about how the program works. Haven't signed up yet? No problem; we'll sign you up at the meeting.

Welcome Fiesta | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Exhibit Hall

Kick off ODTUG Kscope17 in full fiesta style! Tonight, the question we’ve all been waiting for will finally be answered – “Will “Lumpy” make it to San Antonio as all his friends gather to start the week off with a party to remember?” Enjoy Tex-Mex favorites and live entertainment while you network with your colleagues and experience the exhibitor hall on the first official night of ODTUG Kscope17.

Howdy, y'all, and welcome to the very first ODTUG Kscope Geek Game Night! Join us after the Sunday night Welcome Fiesta as we continue the fun through a formal geek on! This year's inaugural game night will include a competition called "Whose Deck is it Anyway?" where one speaker from each ODTUG community will have to blindly present on a completely different community's technology! They won't know in advance which deck they'll get...and you won't either.

But what's even more fun than watching impromptu technology speech blunders is also judging “them” poor folks for it! Judges will evaluate presenters on 3 criteria:

Perceived knowledge of the topic (1-3 points)

Audience consciousness (1-3 points)

Level of Epic-ness (1-4 points)

And best of all...presenters will compete for the ultimate prize of...Braggin' Rights! Come join us now, ya’ hear? You don't wanna’ miss Geek Game Night!

Werewolf | 10:30 PM | Cibolo Canyon 6/7

Werewolf has become a part of Kscope's annual networking fun and connecting. This year, we'll be hosting three nights of Werewolf in Cibolo Canyon 6/7. If you've never played this interactive party game of deduction (and deceit), it's easy to learn and the best way to catch on is to show up and play! Many attendees agree playing Werewolf (even in lieu of sleep) is the most fun they had at ODTUG Kscope, so make sure you arrive at 10:30 PM Sunday night for the first game. All you need to bring is yourself! We're having special guest moderators each night, and Sunday's session will be run by Edward Roske. Join us whether you're looking for fun, for connections, for a break, or for no discernible reason. Just make sure you join us!

MONDAY

Chi Gung | 7:00 AM | Lawn 2

Join Chi Gung leader Kent Graziano at 7:00 AM each morning for a 30-minute session of moving meditation to get your day started right. Chi Gung is an ancient Chinese practice designed to calm and focus the mind, strengthen the body, and increase your overall energy level. Meet on Lawn 2 near Cibolo Moon. Follow Kent Graziano on Twitter @KentGraziano for more details.

General Session |8:30 – 10:00 AM | Grand Oaks K-S

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Don’t miss the General Session, featuring our keynote speaker and founder of The Onion, Scott Dikkers.

New to ODTUG Kscope? Don’t worry, you are not alone! About half of the ODTUG Kscope audience is new each year. Join the other newbies for the Newcomers' Lunch on Monday. Network with others in the industry, connect with a friendly face, and swap schedules to make sure you get the most out of your first ODTUG Kscope.

If you’re an ODTUG Kscope veteran, the Community Lunch is a chance for you to get together with your track community outside of sessions to delve into your specialty in a fun atmosphere, and make plans to meet at the Monday night Community Events.

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Happy Hour | 5:45 – 6:45 PM | Exhibit Hall

Immediately following the last session, head to the Exhibit Hall to enjoy the “Cowboy Campfire” Happy Hour, complete with snacks and drinks. This is also your time to seek out solutions for your business needs with the exhibitors and sponsors.

ODTUG Community Nights | 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Join your fellow ODTUGers for Community night events specific to APEX, BI, Database, and EPM. Bond with your peers and meet new friends in a fun environment. Feel free to cross over and check out the other community events too!

Werewolf | 10:30 PM | Cibolo Canyon 6/7

Check in at 6:00 AM at the JW Marriott Convention Center Entrance. The ODTUG Kscope17 Fun Run is free to all attendees, but is limited to the first 200 runners and is full at this time. To be added to the wait list, please log back in to your ODTUG Kscope17 registration.

ODTUG Kscope17 will feature Lunch and Learn with Oracle ACE Directors, ACEs, and ACE Associates, who are designated by Oracle Corporation as Oracle Community enthusiasts and advocates. Eat a quick lunch in Grand Oaks K-S/Cibolo Canyon 6/7 from 12:15 - 12:40 PM and at 12:45 PM, join one of the information-packed sessions led by a panel of Oracle ACE Directors, ACEs, and ACE Associates. Check out the schedule here.

Celebrate Happy Hour immediately after sessions end with comfort food favorites, beer, and wine, while networking with the sponsors and exhibitors. Visit the Puppy Therapy Lounge, provided by our partner San Antonio Pets Alive, for your daily dose of cuteness!

Werewolf |10:30 PM | Cibolo Canyon 6/7

With guest moderator Glenn Schwartzberg

WEDNESDAY

Chi Gung |7:00 AM | Lawn 2

Analytics Stations | 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Foyer

Attend one of the hottest gatherings of the year - the ODTUG Kscope17 Women in Technology event, held on Wednesday, June 28! Join both women and men in a meaningful experience that sheds light on WIT issues and solutions. This year we'll engage with each other in a scenario-based format sparked by unique and controversial topics voted on by YOU! Each table will have a chance to comment on a personal (and anonymous) story submitted by one of our WIT members.

Themes of conversation (and debate) include:

Male vs. female management styles and workplace perception

The art and skill of achieving work/life balance

The importance of setting a positive workplace example for younger women

Peer promotion among women

Lunch will be provided at this event, and pre-registration is required. Please sign up here. We hope to see you there! If you did not register in advance, you can still participate if space is available. Please check in at Cibolo Canyon 6 at 12:15 PM.

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International Lunch |12:15 – 1:45 PM | Grand Oaks K-S

Look for tables marked with flags and join your fellow compatriots for lunch. Over 35 countries will be represented!

Celebrate 20 years of ODTUG with throwbacks to some of the best events in Kscope’s past. The celebration will include a Beach Party, Masquerade Ball, Platinum Casino Party, and an 80’s-Style Arcade. Join us for fun, food, drinks and top-notch entertainment while we wish ODTUG a very happy birthday!

Please bring your ticket to registration on Wednesday between 7:30 AM and 5:15 PM to exchange for Birthday Bling that will gain you entry to the buses and Sunset Station. Buses will depart from the Convention Center Entrance on Level 1 starting at 6:30 PM sharp!

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THURSDAY

Chi Gung | 7:30 AM | Lawn 2

Thursday Deep Dives are designed for going deeper into each track, with extra time built in to explore on a different level. End your amazing week with the track of your choice and the subject experts who make learning and solving problems so much fun. Get ready to dive deep into APEX, BI, Database, Essbase, EPM Infrastructure, Big Data and Data Warehousing, Financial Close, or Planning.